In human terms the qualities of patience and timing relate to our ability to create what we want for our lives. The color gold represents the ability to manifest; while the dark brown corresponds to the energies of the earth. Thus, Tiger Eye can help us to translate our ideas into physical reality. Specifically, this stone helps us to have more confidence in our ability to realize our dreams by assisting us in recognizing the inner resources we can use for accomplishment. You can hold this stone for the purpose of focus and grounding. It is also a wonderful stone to gaze at. Hold and move it, watching the shifting patterns of light. In so doing you may come to appreciate the message of Tiger Eye: that the physical plane has been designed as a playground where our spirits can materialize our dreams easily and joyfully as a cat changes the appearance of its eyes. It helps one recognize past life connections with others. This stone picks up the sounds of the earth - the pulsations. It is a psychic protector as it guards against negativity. This stone helps one find the most advantageous and positive way to reveal their inner light. The strength of this piece is its greatest attribute. It sends its user strength, courage, calm and clear-headedness. It is a wonderful gift for students and academics. It is a thinking stone and should be placed at personal work stations. This visual image used with permission from Avalon Crystals.

Tourmaline integrates and harmonizes left and right brain activity which enhances the person's psychic and medium ship abilities. It aids in balancing the whole person and the psyche. Black Tourmaline's particular function is to repel negative energy, whether from external or internal sources. It is a very good stone to carry when you are experiencing any kind of stress. Black Tourmaline is also called Schorl. The stone will deflect, rather than absorb, energy that is unbalancing, creating a safe, neutral space around itself. This crystal can also bring consciousness back into the physical body very rapidly. It is deeply grounding, and can be used to restore normal awareness after healing or spiritual practices. One of schorl's main features is that it is a stone of alignment; it will help the body to make physical readjustments if the bones and muscles are out of place due to injury or strain. It can also align the human body to the energies of the planet Earth itself. This makes it a useful stone to carry when traveling around the world or moving somewhere new, as it helps to harmonize personal with planetary energy and reduces the effects of jet lag. Green Tourmaline is believed to be a healer on all levels. It is used to purify and strengthen the nervous system so that it can circulate increased spiritual energy. Many people use, carry, or wear it to relieve chronic exhaustion. It is also commonly used for the creation and manifestation of goals, and is believed to be particularly helpful for creativity and abundance. Pink Tourmaline is part of the triad of heart stones which also includes Rose Quartz and Kunzite. Rose quartz nurtures an unconditional love of self. Kunzite focuses that energy and helps the heart to make loving choices. Pink tourmaline helps to transform unconditional self-love into love for others. Watermelon Tourmaline is a mixture of green and pink tourmaline, and blends the energies of these two stones, healing the heart of emotional wounds and enabling it to give love. It is the best heart chakra healer around. It cleanses the old while building the new. The green ray heals the emotional wounds the heart has stored while the pink inspires the love to flow within and without. It helps build a sense of humor for those who take life too seriously. Also balances the projective and receptive (masculine and feminine) energies within the body. Blue Tourmaline is used in treating stammering and releasing blocked emotions, enhancing skills associated with psychic awareness and with communication. This visual image used with permission from Avalon Crystals.

Among the Native Americans of the Southwestern United States, Turquoise is believed to be a connector of Earth and Sky. Turquoise has long been thought to increase Wisdom. "An old ritual utilized Turquoise to gain wealth. Perform this rite a few days after the New Moon when the crescent is first visible in the sky. Avoid looking at the Moon until the proper time. Hold a Turquoise in your hand. Visualize your magical need (money) manifesting in your life. Move outside and look at the Moon. Then directly shift your gaze to the Turquoise. The magic has begun. Carry the stone with you until the money arrives." It is recommended that healers wear Turquoise to increase their power. This stone is also said to heal the emotional "heart" of the individual. A piece of Turquoise is a required tool in the Apache shaman's medicine or power bag. This is a supportive and protective stone. In Ancient times, Turquoise was utilized to gain wealth. Wearing turquoise can speed the healing process. Like all blue stones, it is said to attract good fortune. Turquoise has been a treasured gemstone around the world for thousands of years. It was used for beads by the Egyptians as early as 5500 BC. In many cultures, Turquoise is regarded as a harbinger of good fortune, success and health. Aztecs and Egyptians considered it a symbol of prosperity. Turquoise is an excellent conductor due to the high copper content. It also strengthens and aligns all meridians, chakras and energy fields. Like Amethyst, it protects and detoxifies from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray/sun radiation. This visual image used with permission from Avalon Crystals.